Wincanton Racecourse

Wincanton Racecourse Voted Best in the West

Wincanton Racecourse has been voted the South West’s Best Small Racecourse by the Racegoers Club, for an impressive 16th time in just 17 years.

Competition for the annual award was particularly stiff this year and the win is a well deserved accolade for the Course after £220,000 was spent last summer on further upgrades to the Course. Improvements included a track-widening programme, which has ensured an increased fixture capacity for the 2007/8 season and the levelling of take offs and landings. These improvements and refurbishments are part of a three year long strategy to enhance Wincanton Racecourse’s offer to race-goers, jockeys, horses, owners and trainers.

Wincanton Racecourse has seen a year-on-year increase in crowd numbers, spurred by the excellent entertainment and feature race days that appeal to those wanting a day out with a difference, whilst at the same time securing the support of regular race goers with their commitment to offering top quality racing. With exhilarating feature race days, such as the Countryside Day, Boxing Day and Badger Ales Day, visitors are provided with thrilling, well-respected racing and top-class entertainment, often including live music and fireworks.

Steven Clarke, the Course’s Managing Director, is delighted to have scooped the award for another year: “As this award is voted only by the race goers themselves, it is extremely important to us as a course. We try to ensure there is something for everyone here at Wincanton, whether it’s their first time at the races, or they are a seasoned race goer. Our commitment to continual improvement runs throughout the whole team at the Course and this award is a great recognition of the work that they all do.”

Wincanton Racecourse’s next race meeting will be held on Thursday 5th April.

For further information on Wincanton racecourse and a full information list visit www.wincantonracecourse.co.uk or call 01963 32344